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Bachelor in Biotechnology (BSc) - University of Nottingham
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Bachelor in Biotechnology (BSc) - University of Nottingham

University of Nottingham
NottinghamUK
On campus
Full-time
€33,569.65/year
Duration
3 Years
Language
English
Start date
Sep 2024

Program Description

In the bachelor in Biotechnology (BSc), you will learn about Biotechnology. It is a subject that combines biological science and technology to develop innovative products by changing the genetic makeup of biological cells. Biotechnology impacts the quality of our lives and the world we live in.

Biotechnologists tackle global issues in healthcare, energy, environment, food, and agriculture to develop new life-saving medicines, feed growing populations by generating plants with better nutritional value, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions by providing cleaner biofuels.

The University of Nottingham offers a wide range of bursaries and international undergraduate scholarships.

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Curriculum

Year 1

Introduction to Biotechnology

Foundation Science for Bioscientists

Essential study skills

Introduction to Plant Science

The Physiology of Microbes

Introductory Physiology

Plant Science Research Tutorials

Introduction to Genetics and Biochemistry

Year 2

Fundamentals of immunology

Molecular Biology and the Dynamic Cell

Molecular Pharming and Biotechnology

Professional Skills for Biotechnologists

Research Skills for Biotechnologists

Epigenetics and Developmental Biotechnology

Optional Courses:
Bacterial Biological Diversity
Virology
Reproductive Physiology
Evolutionary Biology of Animals
Applied Animal Science
Structure, Function and Analysis of Genes
Fundamental and Applied Yeast Physiology
Bacterial Genes and Development
Microbial Biotechnology
Analysis of Bacterial Gene Expression
Computer Modelling in Science: Introduction
Principles of Animal Nutrition
Principles of Animal Health and Disease
Structure, Function and Analysis of Proteins
Yeast and Fermentation Technology

Year 3

RNA Biology and CRISPR Technology in Cell Function and Diseas

Biotechnology Research Project

Optional Courses:
Biotechnology in Animal Physiology
Applied Bioethics 1: Animals, Biotechnology and Society
Advanced Developmental Biology
Basic Introduction to Omic Technologies
Computer Modelling in Science: Applications
Molecular Microbiology and Biotechnology
Genetic Improvement of Crop Plants
Sex, Flowers and Biotechnology
Current Issues in Crop Science
Microbial Fermentation
Plant Cell Signalling
Plant Disease Control
Virology and Cellular Microbiology
Environmental Biotechnology
Molecular Nutrition
Molecular Evolution: Constructing the Tree of Life
Technology Entrepreneurship in Practice

Jobs - Careers

  • Pharmaceuticals
  • Healthcare
  • Bioenergy
  • Green Chemicals
  • Agriculture
  • Food Production
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